We’re suckers for sweet treats here at Her.ie, and when we came across this fudge recipe, we had to give it a go!
This incredibly rich and delicious fudge is not only easy to make, but it’s a great gift idea for family and friends – one piece will not be enough!
Millionaire’s Cranberry and Caramel Fudge
Preparation time: 10 minutes plus soaking and chilling time
Cooking time: 4-5 minutes
Makes 36 squares
Ingredients:
- 150g/5oz Ocean Spray Craisins or dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp dark rum
- 450g/1lb dark chocolate
- 397g can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 50g/2oz white chocolate
- 15g/1/2oz shelled pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
Nutritional Information
- 125kcals per serving
- 1.8g protein
- 17.1g total carbohydrates
- 16.8g sugars
- 5.3g total fat
- 3.1g saturated fat
- 0.7g fibre
- 0g salt
Method:
- Put 100g/4oz dried cranberries in a small bowl, pour over the rum, cover and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
- Line a shallow 20cm/8in tin with non-stick baking paper or cling film.
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate and place in a microwaveable bowl.
- Pour over the condensed milk and cook on High 100% for 2 minutes.
- Stir well and cook for a further 1 minute on High 100%.
- Stir until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir in the soaked dried cranberries and vanilla and pour into the prepared tin and level the surface with the back of a wet spoon. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Roughly chop the white chocolate and place in a microwaveable bowl and cook on high 100% for bursts of 30 seconds, stirring well until melted.
- Using a teaspoon or paper piping bag drizzle the chocolate in swirls over the fudge.
- Roughly chop the remaining cranberries and scatter over the fudge along with the pistachio nuts.
- Chill for 1 hour or until firm and set. Cut into squares using a sharp hot wet knife.
Image and recipe courtesy of Ocean Spray
